A once-successful Wall Street restaurateur whose business was 86ed by the pandemic is cashing in on an unlikely second career — sewing one-of-a-kind memory bears for families across the country.

Sher's Memory Bears $7.49 at Etsy Sharon “Sher” Sopoci, who made the pattern and has years of experience making memory bears, offers some advice.

Create your own Memory Bear from a special item of clothing from your loved one. Sewing needles, thread, and sewing pattern will be provided, along with some small embellishments.

Memory Bears Made From Baby Clothes Check out some of these examples from Etsy, where artists turn those tiny outfits into precious, creative bears that your kids can cuddle with.

Memory Bears Made From Baby Clothes Check out some of these examples from Etsy, where artists turn those tiny outfits into precious, creative bears that your kids can cuddle with.